Improvement for Women
For women, ultrasounds have proven to be the best technological development so far. It can monitor a variety of health conditions, from heart disease to breast abnormalities to several gynecological problems. All of this is done accurately while limiting invasive procedures.
During pregnancy an ultrasound can also help to tell:
· The size of the baby
· How well the baby’s heart works
· How well other organs (such as the spine, brain and kidney) are growing
· The number of babies
· Anticipated date of birth
· Whether there are problems with the mother’s uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries
During pregnancy an ultrasound can also help to tell:
· The size of the baby
· How well the baby’s heart works
· How well other organs (such as the spine, brain and kidney) are growing
· The number of babies
· Anticipated date of birth
· Whether there are problems with the mother’s uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries
Improvement for other Genders and Age Groups:
Ultrasounds can also benefit men as well due to the machine's versatility when it comes to diagnosing. In men, ultrasounds help in diagnosing abnormalities in the prostate glands or testicles. It has made the detection of gallstones, liver damage, and kidney dysfunction much easier than ever before. Ultrasounds have made examination of illnesses and disorders in kids a much faster process without scaring them or involving any painful procedures. Seniors too benefit from ultrasound. Ultrasound can determine soft-tissue damage such as nerve damages, ganglion or other superficial injuries. Sports medicine has also benefited from ultrasound, for example examinations of sport-related injuries are now obtainable like stressed ligaments in the knee or an injured shoulder (rotator cuff). Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most prevalent health issues in the world. Now using this safe and portable modality, muscles injuries to the hip, ankle, knee and elbow can be addressed with ease. Also, ultrasounds are a critical element when it comes to detecting disease before it progresses. For example, ultrasound detects endometriosis in women, a disorder in which cysts form in the reproductive system. With the help of ultrasound, doctors can now pinpoint trouble spots and help people avoid life-threatening heart conditions as well as hypertension and stroke. With this, doctors can predict the developing of a coronary artery disease, and give them the opportunity to prescribe early treatment options.